Aim: To make a model atom
Method:
1. Choose an atom to make (one between Hydrogen and Neon)
2. Work out how many protons, neutrons and electrons it has.
3. Assign protons and neutrons to a particular colour bead.
4. Get a ball of blue tac and stick the protons and neutrons to this to make your nucleus.
5. Cut out the appropriate electron shells and draw on the electrons with vivid.
6. Connect the nucleus and electron shells with a piece of string.
7. Create a label to go above the model so people know what you have created
Results:
Discussion:
The atomic number for Helium is 2 and the mass number is 4. The number of protons, electrons and neutrons is 2. The electron is 2 on the inside and 0 on the outside. The atomic number of helium is 2, meaning each atom of helium has two protons and helium is the second-lightest element.
Conclusion:
The experiment did work, next time if I do this maybe use smaller beads and have a lighter colour so you can see the electrons.
